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38 stories from Compass Magazine.
World of Wizards Mini Golf
A magical indoor mini-golf adventure with nine fantasy-themed holes.
Tsai’s IPA To Go
Caotun’s Tsai’s Brewing brings hop-forward craft beers to Park2.
Torch Tacos
Mexican street-style tacos in a bright-red storefront at the Great Land market.
The Way
An American neighborhood bar with a deep whisky collection and friendly food and drink deals.
The whole city is on sale! Taichung Shopping Festival starts in style
The City of Champions celebrates with shopping offers, daily prize drawings and events from October 24 to December 25.
PHO
Vietnamese noodles, fresh spring rolls and stone-pot soup in a bright, spacious Xitun restaurant.
Taiwan Mulan Football League: Women’s pro soccer in Taichung
Meet Taichung Blue Whale and Taichung Sakura, and discover where to watch women’s professional football for free.
Moxigua
Mexican tacos, handmade tortillas and tequila cocktails from Fred Ibarra and Brenda Muniz.
Mi Jiang Churrasco
Honey-glazed charcoal skewers and late-night dining near Fengjia.
Taichung’s Little Museums, Pt. 2
Explore five more small museums, from fiber arts and mushrooms to musical boxes, literature and fishing.
King Spicy Bar
Sichuan spice meets a relaxed Japanese izakaya in Taichung’s West District.
The Hood Burger
Two burger enthusiasts bring Vancouver-inspired smash burgers to Jing Ming 2nd Street.
Celaffee Cafe
A neighborhood cafe where thoughtful design, playful drinks and a lively atmosphere meet.
Bukchon Tofu House
Korean soft tofu stews, refillable side dishes and stone-pot rice.
New Taiwan Football Premier League season begins
Founded in 2017, Taiwan's top football division offers local fans plenty of opportunities to enjoy live matches in Taichung.
Taichung's Little Museums
Taichung is home to some very large, well-known museums, but a sizable number of smaller, lesser-known museums are scattered throughout the city focusing on eclectic topics.
A refreshing, restorative escape — 2026 Taichung Hot Spring Festival — Soak, Relax & Win Flights
The 2026 Taichung Hot Spring Festival runs from Sept. 4 to Oct. 31, with this year's theme focusing on "Hot Springs, Nature & Music" across four unique hot spring areas.
2026 Taichung International Dance Carnival: Four districts, one city in motion create a fresh international tourist attraction
For the first time, the event breaks away from its traditional single-venue format and unfolds across four districts in a relay-style program.
From historic site to new public service landmark
The Meicun Comprehensive Service Park transforms a former US Army quarters into a modern social welfare hub serving all ages.
Compass Taichung International Food & Music Festival turns 21
The festival celebrates its 21st year with an estimated 18-20,000 visitors enjoying international and local live music, food, and drinks at Taichung Civic Square on September 19-20.
Taichung's new pickleball craze
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. and Taiwan has not been immune to its popularity, with new courts opening across Taichung.
Lishan's premium 'Hermes of Peaches' Taichung's alpine terroir captured in one sweet bite
Not every peach deserves to be called a premium peach. Each summer, the renowned peaches of Lishan in Taichung City's Heping District reach their sweetest pinnacle of the year.
Central Taiwan's Largest Ice Rink Opens
Taichung City Beitun Civil And Child Sports Center unveils the region's first ice sports paradise
Where memories meet the city
Preserving the warmth of life at Taichung's three new memorial halls